There are 4 ways to get from Pittsburg to Pismo Beach by subway, train, bus, car, or plane
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BART, train
best- Take the subway from Pittsburg Center to MacArthursubway Yellow-S
- Take the train from Oakland to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
8h 51m$122–219Drive 255 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pittsburg to Pismo Beachcar 255 mi
4h 30m$47–68BART, bus
- Take the subway from Pittsburg / Bay Point to MacArthursubway Yellow-S
- Take the bus from Emeryville to San Luis Obispobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
10h 51m$89–135BART, fly
- Take the subway from Pittsburg Center to San Francisco International Airportsubway
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SFO - SBP
6h 26m$177–423
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pittsburg to Pismo Beach is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Pittsburg to Pismo Beach is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct train from Pittsburg to Pismo Beach. However, there are services departing from Pittsburg Center and arriving at San Luis Obispo via MacArthur and Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
The distance between Pittsburg and Pismo Beach is 287 miles. The road distance is 256.5 miles.
The best way to get from Pittsburg to Pismo Beach without a car is to BART and train which takes 8h 51m and costs $120 - $220.
It takes approximately 8h 51m to get from Pittsburg to Pismo Beach, including transfers.
Pittsburg to Pismo Beach train services, operated by BART, depart from Pittsburg Center station.
Pittsburg to Pismo Beach train services, operated by BART, arrive at MacArthur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pittsburg to Pismo Beach is 257 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Pittsburg to Pismo Beach.
There are 218+ hotels available in Pismo Beach.
What companies run services between Pittsburg, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Pittsburg to Pismo Beach. However, you can take the subway to MacArthur, take the subway to Lake Merritt, walk to Oakland, take the train to San Luis Obispo, then take the taxi to Pismo Beach. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Black Diamond & East 8th St to Pismo Beach Premium Outlets via Pittsburg/Bay Point BART, Pittsburg / Bay Point, MacArthur, MacArthur BART Station, Horton @ 59th, Emeryville, Amtrak Station, Downtown Transit Center, and Government Center in around 10h 51m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Pittsburg Center to MacArthur
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- BART
Subway from Pittsburg / Bay Point to MacArthur
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- BART
Subway from Pittsburg Center to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $14–18
- Website
- BART
- Adult Single Ride
- $14–18
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Emeryville to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- Amtrak
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